allendalepharm Chapter 302, is that so? That's great.
Chapter 302, is that so? That's great.
Chapter 302, is that so? That's great.
Filch's magical experiences were merely a small episode in Lockhart's magical life.
He didn't care much, but the incident seemed to inspire Dumbledore and Grindelwald.
Sometimes I have these thoughts—
Dumbledore smiled as he looked out the office window at the figure in the vast meadow outside. Filch was waving his wand, effortlessly casting a powerful Patronus Charm amidst Hagrid's gasps of surprise.
"Does everyone possess their own unique magic? This magic isn't innate, but rather accompanies life experiences, becoming an interesting annotation of life itself?"
As he spoke, he looked somewhat helpless. "I am well aware of the importance of Transfiguration. It is the future of the field of spells. In fact, many insightful people have realized this. All magic schools have separated Transfiguration from the spells class and made it a separate and important subject that runs through every moment of a young wizard's seven years of education."
The only problem is—
Despite such emphasis, and even with Professor McGonagall, one of the top Transfiguration masters, personally teaching them for seven years, how many students have actually embarked on the path of Transfiguration after all these years and graduations?
The answer was disheartening.
"James and his group of kids excelled in this area; they independently mastered the extremely advanced Animagus technique within Transfiguration."
Dumbledore shook his head and sighed, "But it has nothing to do with talent, it has to do with their lives."
Because of Lupin's werewolf identity, his friends learned to be Animagus one after another in order to keep him company, and even Peter Pettigrew, who was relatively mediocre, learned it.
This is not due to Hogwarts' systematic teaching of Transfiguration.
It's more like what Lockhart described—stepping into the romance of a fairy tale, and magic naturally blossoms.
With their exceptional vision and profound understanding of magic, the magic masters guide the wizarding community, nurturing generations of students and working together to advance towards the future.
Is this approach really wrong?
He gazed intently at Filch, who was tirelessly casting the Patronus Charm, and pondered that young wizards should actually be exposed to as much magic as possible during their school years, perhaps making it easier for them to encounter the magic that would resonate with their future lives.
Although he sometimes really didn't want to mention Voldemort, didn't Voldemort also come into contact with Horcruxes, a form of magic that became inextricably linked to his life, during his youth?
"Magic chooses wizards, and wizards choose magic," he remarked, reflecting on this ancient proverb from the wizarding world.
As people get older, they seem to be more prone to falling into a depressed mood.
"Then let's deepen all wizards' bond to polymorph!" Lockhart suddenly said from the side.
"I agree with the importance of a master wizard pointing the way; not every wizard has such extraordinary foresight. Since Transfiguration is so important, it should be incorporated into education to deepen young wizards' connection to this magic and make Transfiguration a truly indispensable part of their lives."
Grindelwald also agrees with this view: "It is very necessary to introduce additional systems. A wizard's life is not just about magic. Only when these additional magics occupy an important place in their lives, work and so on will they be able to generate the desire for this magic."
Thus, a classification system for spell planning emerged that was acceptable to all three, with a portion of it being further distinguished.
We finally achieved some results.
As a result, disagreements arose again.
Lockhart's disagreement with the two leaders lay in how to plan the system.
Having secured the additional categorization of "magic based on the present situation and oriented towards the future," Dumbledore quickly gravitated towards Grindelwald's choice—classifying magic based on the scenarios in which it is applied.
"This kind of categorization will undoubtedly break many spells down into tiny pieces, and as you all know, that's a terrible approach!"
Lockhart tried his best to persuade him, "According to Gellert's system, the Boggart Exorcism Charm is dueling magic, the Muggle Exorcism Charm is war magic, but the General Exorcism Charm and its corresponding Summoning Charm are classified as life magic!"
He placed his hands on the desk, looking down at the two old men. "So tell me, how many lessons do young wizards need to take to understand this kind of magic that evokes the most basic, instinctive feelings of resistance?"
"Building a clear and well-structured knowledge system is something you all know. Once a young wizard learns one banishing spell, it's easy for him to learn another. Learning more banishing spells can even lead to a qualitative leap in understanding."
Grindelwald chuckled. "An instinctive resistance, a great summary of the principles of Boggart banishing spells. But you're wrong about one thing: Boggart banishing spells are practical magic. In real-world applications, wizards deal with Boggarts much like they deal with household pests."
ha~
Lockhart almost laughed out of anger.
He rolled his eyes and scoffed, "Then you might as well classify it as war magic, because the dark magic creatures Boggarts are taking away the wizards' living space—that's war!"
Grindelwald clapped his hands, laughing heartily, "Great idea! Brilliant concept!"
I miss you, my ass!
Lockhart had no choice but to look to Dumbledore for support. "You've dedicated your entire life to Hogwarts, and you clearly understand education better than I do. Don't you think this is the right thing to do?"
Dumbledore was immediately caught in a dilemma.
Grindelwald clearly couldn't let Dumbledore dwell on this matter, so he tapped the table to draw their attention to him. "Let's make a hypothetical assumption."
"The wizard casts a banishing spell in his own home, which is in the middle of a Muggle street. Wizards often live among Muggles, which is quite common. We can even assume that it was a Muggle wizard casting a spell in his own home."
"Then his spell missed and flew out the window, a terrible performance."
"The Aurors will definitely come to hold him accountable, and might even throw him in jail."
"So, if this wizard casts either a Muggle banishment spell or a Boggart banishment spell, how would the Aurors deal with him?"
Seeing Lockhart and Dumbledore deep in thought, he smiled slightly. "Strictly speaking, this is a violation of the Statute of Secrecy," he said, "but we can't punish him for such a serious crime; it's enough to send him to Azkaban until his death."
"I'll tell you the answer."
Grindelwald stood up. "If it's a Boggart Exorcism Charm," he said, "that falls under the category of life magic. For such violations, the Aurors give verbal reprimands and impose fines."
"Yes, it's a life magic. It didn't cause much damage. Muggles don't even know that a magic is working around them."
"But if it's a Muggle banishment charm," which falls under war magic, then an Auror would throw the guy causing chaos on the entire street into Azkaban for such an illegal act!
He spread his hands, "Clear, concise, and sufficient to fully guide wizarding life and legal construction."
Lockhart chuckled. "So, according to your plan, the Ministry of Magic, the International Confederation of Wizards, Wizengamor, and even the lives of every wizard will have to be adjusted and changed, right?"
Yes.
That's what Grindelwald wanted.
"For the greater good!"
Grindelwald's approach won Dumbledore's approval.
Lockhart simply curled his lip. "Dirty politics!"
He knew he was out of options. There was no need for a vote; the two old men were simply restarting the Triwizard Tournament, which was essentially a move to promote the magic school-centric system.
That's exactly what they're after!
So it was decided that Lockhart's role was to do his best to build a complete knowledge system by further subdividing these three levels.
"It's obvious that the separate category of 'black magic,' which we all agree is distinct from the three categories, is categorized separately —"
Lockhart looked at them earnestly. "But I hope you can face this: white magic is just as important!"
This is a topic that is rarely discussed separately in wizarding history.
The only trace that can be found in the history of magic is that there was a witch named "Saint Adele" before the Middle Ages who was skilled in using magic that enhances the soul and the body.
Yes, a saint, a figure in the church.
"I think you'll agree with my previous theory of magic: step into the romance of fairy tales, and magic will naturally blossom." While researching this topic, I discovered the power of the ultimate.
"Ultimate willpower, ultimate emotion, ultimate feeling, ultimate magical bloodline —"
"It will bring extraordinary power, enough to achieve breakthroughs in wizarding magic time and time again."
In fact, whether it's being corrupted by dark magic or being influenced by excessive positive emotions, both are things that wizards like Dumbledore and Grindelwald abhor.
They have more faith in their own will.
As a result, they are quite different from the typical excellent wizards.
The kind of wizard who is called "the more eccentric wizard" usually looks crazy.
For example, Professor Trelawney is the quintessential wizard. Muggles with a long history of wizarding sightings have an extremely accurate way of describing a madman, a freak, or a monster.
Due to the influence of modern magic education systems, there are fewer and fewer wizards like this nowadays.
Lockhart's closest contacts were Luna and Crabbe, then Professor Trelawney and Newt, and oh, Professor McGonagall was practically one of them too.
Professor McGonagall may seem normal most of the time, but she is anything but. No wizard would live as a cat all day long.
She doesn't only turn into a cat when she's bored while waiting for class.
"Whether it's black magic or white magic, they both represent an ultimate possibility, and the secret of the wizarding bloodline often lies within them."
Dumbledore and Grindelwald finally came to agree with this view.
After all, the future of wizards is a greater interest than politics.
Finally, after much brainstorming among the three, a brand-new system for classifying magic was established.
Regular magic is divided into three tiers:
1. War Magic 2. Duel Magic 3. Life Magic and three additional categories:
1. Contemporary Future Magic (Magic based on the present situation but oriented towards the future)
2. Black magic and 3. White magic are collectively referred to as the "three levels and three extras". Once the framework is established, everything else will be easier. As the Elder Wand is waved, three huge ribbons float in the air, and spells are quickly filled into them.
Dumbledore's treasured wines flew off the shelf and filled three glasses.
Raise a glass.
celebrate.
The next step is to promote this new magic framework through the "Three Kingdoms Showdown". The method is simple: design events and competitions according to this framework.
"War magic will be included in team competitions, with each school forming its own combat team."
"The duel is an individual competition, with no limit on the number of participants from each school. It will be an elimination tournament, and we will create a medal to represent the champion."
"Life competition? Hmm, I have no idea about that."
Grindelwald clearly didn't care about life magic at all.
Lockhart, however, had many thoughts running through his mind, his gaze fixed intently on them. "Could the War Tournament be conducted as a Quidditch duel?"
Dumbledore and Grindelwald exchanged a glance and nodded. "Percy has been lobbying a lot of people lately, and he's approached me many times. I think this is a good way to play."
Grindelwald chuckled, full of mischievousness, "The World Quidditch Cup, which was about to start, has been cancelled due to some circumstances. I think our Triwizard Tournament can fill in for this event."
As for why he failed, he had too many ways to explain it.
Lockhart, too lazy to bother with Old Gr's instructions, continued, "The life skills competition can focus on fun exhibition matches. I suggest families participate, divided into two groups: a wizarding family group and a Muggle family group!"
Grindelwald astutely grasped the key point: "Muggle family?"
Dumbledore didn't speak, but a sharp glint flashed in his half-moon spectacles.
"Yes, they come from mixed-race and Muggle families, with a Muggle parent and a junior wizard forming the team. The parent is responsible for family life experience, and the junior wizard is responsible for magic."
Wow~
Grindelwald gasped, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I can imagine the entire wizarding world will be in an uproar by having Muggles participate in wizarding competitions."
The key is that this is a "life magic" competition, which doesn't pose much of a danger and is actually quite suitable for Muggles to participate in.
Tsk~
He looked Lockhart up and down with amazement, then looked at Dumbledore.
Dumbledore smiled broadly. "I'm already starting to look forward to it."
Then there are three additional magic categories.
In their plan, there are many contemporary and future magics, but it is impossible to bring out every one of them to compete. Given that the young wizards have a relatively complete Transfiguration education, this competition will focus on Transfiguration.
Dumbledore clearly already had a preliminary idea about this.
"Participants will form teams of three and embark on a fairytale adventure to capture treasure chests."
Dumbledore earnestly explained his vision: "I hope to involve as many people as possible in the discussion of Transfiguration. Lockhart's reform of fairy tale education is a major topic. Hogwarts has accumulated a great deal of experience in this area this year."
Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, the Stone House prison.
A semi-transparent figure floated out and stood against the wind atop the prison, its wizard robes fluttering in the wind.
Voldemort —
Oh no, he used to hate his name so much that he decided to change it to Voldemort.
But now, he has begun to accept the name that comes from his parents' bloodline.
Tom Riddle!
He stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the window of the top-floor office in the tallest spire of Hogwarts Castle.
There, three top wizards are plotting to change the world.
This was something he had always dreamed of.
But----
He's not here!
Tom was very unhappy!
He simply stared coldly, patiently lying in wait for his opportunity.
"A three-way battle for supremacy?"
"I'm really looking forward to it too!"
He muttered to himself, a cold smile creeping onto his lips.
However, his ghostly magical abilities were far too weak, so weak that he couldn't see that the three big shots were also watching him through the French windows he was gazing at.
"What's this guy laughing at?" Grindelwald asked with a look of disgust.
Dumbledore, holding a bowl of cockroaches, casually tossed one into his mouth and chewed it, mumbling, "He's always like that, never settled."
Lockhart, however, looked at the two with a strange expression. "I always felt that for some bullshit 'greater good,' you would willingly let him out to cause trouble? Like using him as a fish or something."
Grindelwald didn't say anything, but simply held his wine glass and took a sip with a smile.
"Let this monster go out and kill indiscriminately? I don't want to do that." Dumbledore denied it very firmly.
"But he has merged with the soul of young Tom. You all saw it, he has a nose now. He's probably a little different now." Lockhart still looked at the two big shots with suspicion.
"Is that so? That's very good," Grindelwald murmured softly.
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